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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: The Phantom on September 09, 2017, 10:23:48 AM

Title: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: The Phantom on September 09, 2017, 10:23:48 AM

Hi. I'm rebuilding a 350 engine from my 73' four speed manual corvette. I will be replacing the original radiator which has been damaged and had many repairs by previous owners. When removing the radiator I noticed that the fan cowl was badly cracked.

I would like to keep everyone as original as possible, i.e. retain mechanical engine fan, radiator mountings, hose fittings, black colour, etc. I see new radiators are available from a number of specialist corvette providers in the USA. However, the freight costs are extremely high.

Does anyone know of a provider in Australia that makes a copy or imports the radiator without the automatic transmission cooler? Also need a new fan cowl?
Thanks

Title: Re: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: gtc on September 09, 2017, 12:11:40 PM

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Title: Re: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: bfit on September 09, 2017, 02:50:21 PM

Take the radiator repairer and get a new core fitted
I would recommend s place if you pm me
Bfit

Title: Re: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: Vettech on September 09, 2017, 03:10:12 PM

Yeah - as long as the tanks are OK, any RAD place can re-core. The best I've delt with are "NATRAD"  certified.

Title: Re: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: bfit on September 09, 2017, 04:11:50 PM

Quote from: Vettech on September 09, 2017, 03:10:12 PM

Yeah - as long as the tanks are OK, any RAD place can re-core. The best I've delt with are "NATRAD"  certified.

I deal with a company in the gong is family owned and operated ,

Title: Re: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: bfit on September 09, 2017, 04:13:30 PM

Quote from: The Phantom on September 09, 2017, 10:23:48 AM

Hi. I'm rebuilding a 350 engine from my 73' four speed manual corvette. I will be replacing the original radiator which has been damaged and had many repairs by previous owners. When removing the radiator I noticed that the fan cowl was badly cracked.

I would like to keep everyone as original as possible, i.e. retain mechanical engine fan, radiator mountings, hose fittings, black colour, etc. I see new radiators are available from a number of specialist corvette providers in the USA. However, the freight costs are extremely high.

Does anyone know of a provider in Australia that makes a copy or imports the radiator without the automatic transmission cooler? Also need a new fan cowl?
Thanks

I have a radiator out of a 75 in rebuildable condition

Title: Re: 73 Corvette Replacement Radiator and Fan Cowl
Post by: The Phantom on September 09, 2017, 08:44:58 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice.

I will try the rebuild option with NATRAD first. They are local to me.

Failing that, I'll ask around for a good original unit that can be rebuilt.
Much appreciated.